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Proposal of distribution to shareholders for financial year 2014 of CHF 0.70 per share, consistent with prior year; Seraina Maag to be proposed for election to the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group AG at the Annual General Meeting of April 24, 2015

The Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group proposes a cash distribution of CHF 0.70 per share for 2014, consistent with prior year, and with an optional scrip alternative, which allows shareholders to choose to receive distribution in the form of new shares.*

In addition to the proposal to re-elect existing members of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting of April 24, 2015 will also see the nomination of Seraina Maag as new member of the Board of Directors. Jean-Daniel Gerber and Anton van Rossum will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting 2015.

At the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2015, the Board of Directors will propose a distribution of CHF 0.70 per share out of reserves from capital contributions for the financial year 2014, consistent with the prior year. The distribution will be free of Swiss withholding tax and will not be subject to income tax for Swiss resident individuals holding the shares as a private investment. The distribution will be payable in cash or, subject to any legal restrictions applicable in their home jurisdiction, in new shares of Credit Suisse Group at a subscription price to be determined by the Board of Directors.

Changes to the Board of Directors
The following existing members of the Board of Directors will stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting of April 24, 2015:
Urs Rohner, as Chairman (Board member since 2009)
Jassim Bin Hamad J.J. Al Thani (Board member since 2010)
Iris Bohnet (Board member since 2012)
Noreen Doyle (Board member since 2004)
Andreas N. Koopmann (Board member since 2009)
Jean Lanier (Board member since 2005)
Kai S. Nargolwala (Board member since 2013)
Severin Schwan (Board member since 2014)
Richard E. Thornburgh (Board member since 2006)
Sebastian Thrun (Board member since 2014)
John Tiner (Board member since 2009)

Jean-Daniel Gerber, Board member since 2012, and Anton van Rossum, Board member since 2005, will not stand for re-election at the 2015 Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors is very grateful to both colleagues for their valuable contributions to the development of the Group.

In addition, the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group proposed Seraina Maag for election as a new member to the Board of Directors. Seraina Maag is President and Chief Executive Officer of EMEA for American International Group (AIG), a leading international financial services organization. She is located in London and responsible for the company’s insurance business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ms. Maag is a proven leader with a deep global experience, having held commercial insurance and finance roles in Switzerland, Europe, USA and Australia over a career spanning more than 25 years. She grew up in Switzerland and is a dual citizen of Switzerland and Australia.

Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “I am extremely pleased about the nomination of Seraina Maag to our Board of Directors. Her vast experience and expertise in financial services at senior levels, combining extensive finance and leadership responsibilities in large U.S. and Swiss companies, will be highly valuable to the Board.”

He added: “I would like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks to Jean-Daniel Gerber and Anton van Rossum for their personal contribution during their tenure. Their strong commitment was of great value to Credit Suisse.”

*A summary document containing a more detailed description of the option to receive the distribution in new shares will be made available to shareholders of Credit Suisse Group on or around March 20, 2015. The conditions for the exercise of the scrip alternative, including possible restrictions to its availability to some Credit Suisse Group shareholders, will be specified in such summary document. This Media Release does not constitute an offer to sell or an invitation to subscribe for, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, securities of Credit Suisse Group nor shall it (or any part of it) or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefor. This Media Release does not constitute a prospectus within the meaning of any applicable law. Eligible shareholders should make their decision to receive a cash distribution or to receive new shares of Credit Suisse Group as part of the 2014 distribution solely based on the terms and conditions of the 2014 distribution and the additional information contained in the relevant documents, which will be available upon publication of the invitation to the 2015 Annual General Meeting. This Media Release does not constitute a recommendation to shareholders to elect to receive new shares of Credit Suisse Group as part of the 2014 distribution. Eligible shareholders are furthermore advised to consult their bank, tax or financial adviser before making any decision.